tiffany123
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Oct 26, 2001
We just returned from 7 night stay at Marriott's Manor Club in Williamsburg, VA. Trip included just DH and myself. It was our first time to Williamsburg and the surrounding areas.
We requested our exchange in fall, 2004 and received immediate confirmation at the time of our original call. We requested a 1 BR unit and it "cost" us 160 points and a $75 exchange fee. We have stayed at every DVC resort and this exchange was equivalent or better than any DVC resort. The resort is located at Ford's Colony which is a golf course community---some of the units face one of the courses.
The resort is compact so no one unit is too far from the main check-in. All the buildings are either two or three stories---no high rise buildings. At the main check-in building there is a City Market which is similar to the shop you would find at a DVC resort except that in addition to sundries and food items, it has a Pizza Hut, Ben and Jerry's and a grill for take-out sandwiches, wraps, etc. There are two outdoor pools and an indoor pool. Playgrounds for the kids. In addition there are tennis courts, biking and jogging paths, a complete activities center, arcade, large room which has a big screen projection screen for movie nights, fitness room, luxury spa, etc.
The list of activities for the week included things for all ages. There were options for day trips to Washington DC and also to the Newport News/Norfolk area. We took the day trip to DC and it was well worth the money ($90 per adult). We left the resort at 6:30 AM and returned "home" at 10:30 PM. We had an excellent guide and bus driver. Saw many of the well-known tourist attractions and had excellent narration throughout the trip. Had a few hours on our own at the Smithsonian. The tour included breakfast and dinner. We felt it was a great way to see a lot quickly without having to deal with DC traffic and congestion.
Now about the condo unit: Ours was a 1 BR in the Sequel section of the resort. Ample parking close to the building and elevator access in all buildings. The units are as large or larger than the 1 BR at OKW. Kitchen has hardwood floors and all the latest appliances including side by side refrigerator with ice maker and smooth top range. Full size front loading washer and companion dryer in a room off of the kitchen.
The main living area has a counter with two stools dividing it from the kitchen. There is a glass topped dining table with seating for 6 next to the counter area. The rest of the main living area has a sleeper sofa, two chairs, coffee table and 2 end tables. There is a gas fireplace and a 36" TV with DVD in the recess above the fireplace. Off the living area is a screened balcony with 2 chairs and a small table. There is also entry onto the patio through sliding glass doors off the master bedroom----again with screens so you can leave thedoors open without inviting insects. The windows in the main living area also open and are screened.
The master bedroom has a king bed, large closet, 27" TV and is next to a divided bathroom. One section of the bathroom has a double jacuzzi tub and sink, the other has a toilet, sink and shower. Tiled floors in the bath areas.
The decor is warm, rich colonial colors with brocade window coverings and bedding. Lots of toss pillows and gorgeous silk floral arrangements in the living area.
This was our first DVC exchange and we were very pleased with it. It was our first trip to Williamsburg and we found plenty to do. There are excellent restaurants nearby, groceries with reasonable prices and the traffic patterns are easy to learn. We hope to return to Manor Club someday.
Any questions, feel free to ask and I'll try to answer.
Tiffany
We requested our exchange in fall, 2004 and received immediate confirmation at the time of our original call. We requested a 1 BR unit and it "cost" us 160 points and a $75 exchange fee. We have stayed at every DVC resort and this exchange was equivalent or better than any DVC resort. The resort is located at Ford's Colony which is a golf course community---some of the units face one of the courses.
The resort is compact so no one unit is too far from the main check-in. All the buildings are either two or three stories---no high rise buildings. At the main check-in building there is a City Market which is similar to the shop you would find at a DVC resort except that in addition to sundries and food items, it has a Pizza Hut, Ben and Jerry's and a grill for take-out sandwiches, wraps, etc. There are two outdoor pools and an indoor pool. Playgrounds for the kids. In addition there are tennis courts, biking and jogging paths, a complete activities center, arcade, large room which has a big screen projection screen for movie nights, fitness room, luxury spa, etc.
The list of activities for the week included things for all ages. There were options for day trips to Washington DC and also to the Newport News/Norfolk area. We took the day trip to DC and it was well worth the money ($90 per adult). We left the resort at 6:30 AM and returned "home" at 10:30 PM. We had an excellent guide and bus driver. Saw many of the well-known tourist attractions and had excellent narration throughout the trip. Had a few hours on our own at the Smithsonian. The tour included breakfast and dinner. We felt it was a great way to see a lot quickly without having to deal with DC traffic and congestion.
Now about the condo unit: Ours was a 1 BR in the Sequel section of the resort. Ample parking close to the building and elevator access in all buildings. The units are as large or larger than the 1 BR at OKW. Kitchen has hardwood floors and all the latest appliances including side by side refrigerator with ice maker and smooth top range. Full size front loading washer and companion dryer in a room off of the kitchen.
The main living area has a counter with two stools dividing it from the kitchen. There is a glass topped dining table with seating for 6 next to the counter area. The rest of the main living area has a sleeper sofa, two chairs, coffee table and 2 end tables. There is a gas fireplace and a 36" TV with DVD in the recess above the fireplace. Off the living area is a screened balcony with 2 chairs and a small table. There is also entry onto the patio through sliding glass doors off the master bedroom----again with screens so you can leave thedoors open without inviting insects. The windows in the main living area also open and are screened.
The master bedroom has a king bed, large closet, 27" TV and is next to a divided bathroom. One section of the bathroom has a double jacuzzi tub and sink, the other has a toilet, sink and shower. Tiled floors in the bath areas.
The decor is warm, rich colonial colors with brocade window coverings and bedding. Lots of toss pillows and gorgeous silk floral arrangements in the living area.
This was our first DVC exchange and we were very pleased with it. It was our first trip to Williamsburg and we found plenty to do. There are excellent restaurants nearby, groceries with reasonable prices and the traffic patterns are easy to learn. We hope to return to Manor Club someday.
Any questions, feel free to ask and I'll try to answer.
Tiffany
